Small and mighty certainly – we’re celebrating as we speak, as a result of our totally electrical Volvo EX30 has landed an enormous accolade on the prestigious World Car Awards.
Beating a aggressive subject of nominees, the EX30 was awarded the title of 2024 World Urban Car in a presentation held as we speak on the New York International Auto Show. Our smallest ever SUV was additionally named as one of many high three vehicles on this planet out of an inventory of 38 nominees.
“Winning this award with the EX30 is incredibly gratifying and a firm validation of our ambitious electrification strategy,” says Jim Rowan, our Chief Executive. “Customer response to the EX30 has exceeded our expectations, and it has proven to be a perfect car for today’s marketplace as a growing number of car buyers switch to fully electric cars. I’m convinced the EX30 will strongly contribute to our growth this year and beyond.”
The EX30 was revealed final summer time to virtually common acclaim and has already gained a number of main awards, together with The Sun Car of the Year, the Small SUV/Crossover of the Year award from The Sunday Times, and the Eco Warrior of the Year award from Top Gear journal.
As such, the EX30 is a robust addition to our product portfolio, which additionally incorporates a number of engaging plug-in hybrid and mild-hybrid fashions in a number of segments. Those vehicles are an essential bridge on the best way to Volvo Cars’ ambition to promote solely electrical vehicles by 2030.
Since its reveal, the EX30 has quickly confirmed to be a well-liked automotive with prospects – primarily based on our orderbook, we count on it to be certainly one of our best-selling fashions this 12 months.
It is the smallest SUV we’ve ever launched and it’s constructed on a purpose-designed electrical automotive platform. In addition to producing zero tailpipe emissions, it has been developed with a deal with preserving its carbon footprint to a minimal throughout the automotive’s full lifecycle.
EX30 patrons have a selection of three electrical powertrains: a Single Motor model with 200kW (272hp) and a 51kWh battery; a Single Motor Extended Range with battery capability elevated to 69kWh; and a Twin Motor Performance mannequin with 315kW (428hp) and a 69kWh battery. The EX30 provides a driving vary of as much as 296 miles (476km) and its battery could be recharged from 10 to 80 per cent capability in slightly over 25 minutes.
The small print
- Charging instances are depending on components similar to out of doors temperature, present battery temperature, charging gear, battery situation and automotive situation.
- Range in line with the life like WLTP driving cycle below managed situations for a brand new automotive. Real-world vary might range.
- Features and companies might not be accessible in all markets and won’t be customary in all markets or for all fashions.